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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.15, 62.84 and 41.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.15, 62.84 and 41.73 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.15 : 62.84 = 41.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.15/62.84 = 41.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.15x = 62.84 × 41.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.15x = 2,622.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622.10/42.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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